AAS Degree - Code #1554

The biological science degree is a hands-on program designed to prepare you to excel
in various scientific laboratories or to continue your education in a number of science
or pre-professional fields. The program provides a foundation in biology, chemistry,
and mathematics as well as a common core of general education courses.

Advantages

Biological science is a flexible program that can be tailored to fit the educational
requirements of a variety of laboratory-related occupations.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Explain and apply the scientific method in order to document, interpret, and present
results of an experiment.

Evaluate scientific literature to summarize current thinking on a significant topic.

Display effective interpersonal communication and work skills in the lecture and laboratory
setting.

Choose and employ proper safety practices in the laboratory.

Demonstrate the calibration and operation of scientific instrumentation.

Utilize gravimetric and volumetric methods to determine the physical and chemical
properties of matter.

Make both organic and inorganic compounds according to prescribed multi-step syntheses.

Use microbiological techniques to isolate organisms in pure culture.

Describe the association of structure and function of plants and animals.

Classify groups of organisms according to taxonomic criteria and evolutionary relationships.

Continuing Education Opportunities

The program also enables graduates to transfer to four-year programs in biology and
chemistry as well as programs such as sports medicine, forensic science, nuclear medicine,
medical technology, ultrasound technology, and pre-professional programs (medicine,
veterinary, dentistry, and pharmacy).

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Entrance Requirements/recommendations

Technical Standards:

Students must possess fine motor skills that allow them to focus a microscope with
fine adjustment and use forceps.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation, with an overall cumulative
index of 2.0. A grade of "C" or better is required in the core science courses (those
which have BIOL or CHEM prefixes).